Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
19,457
Total Quantity
598.3K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+100.2%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 19,457 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,171 to the NHS. This is 100.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,645
Jun 2026
1,547
Jun 2026
1,592
Jun 2026
1,663
Jun 2026
1,512
Jun 2026
1,642
Jun 2026
1,704
Jun 2026
1,715
Jun 2026
1,664
Jun 2026
1,484
Jun 2026
1,644
Jun 2026
1,645
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 19,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 598,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,171 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.2% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 19,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +100.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.